Indigenous Initiatives

Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT provides support for initiatives that improve classroom climate and campus environments across the university, support student success, and strengthen local capacity to approach cross-cultural dialogues effectively. We also initiate, advance, and maintain curriculum and academic resources to address the gaps and insufficiencies in knowledge around Indigenous topics. Our events and programming are open to everyone. For more info visit https://indigenousinitiatives.ctlt.ubc.ca 

The Classroom Climate Series is a set of professional development workshops offered once a month through the academic year and hosted by Indigenous Initiatives. The series provides a space for all members of the UBC teaching and learning community to share teaching and research practices, and to learn more about how to engage in conversations about place, power, and social location. Mark your calendars for upcoming sessions!

From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    October 22, 2024
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

In-person Often when discussing the representations and realities of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer (2SIQ) people, there is a focus on the history and attempted erasure of gender and sexual diversity within Indigenous communities. However, that attempt was not successful. While we have been left with complexities to address and untangle, the stories and kinship practices have (more…)

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – October 23, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • ONLINE
    October 23, 2024
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Description

Online We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is (more…)

ISP Toolkit in Action Panel: Moving from Self-Assessment to Intent to Action

ISP Toolkit in Action Panel: Moving from Self-Assessment to Intent to Action


Event Date & Time

  • ONLINE
    November 20, 2024
    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Description

To help guide implementation of the Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP), the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) developed a set of tools which both academic and operational units can use to help situate themselves in relation to Indigenous engagement and create a plan that aligns their work with the ISP’s eight goals and 43 actions. (more…)

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – November 21, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • ONLINE
    November 21, 2024
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Online We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is (more…)

ISP Community Connections @ UBCV


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    December 3, 2024
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Description

Many units across UBC have begun working with the Indigenous Strategic Plan Toolkit over the past few years. We are hosting a gathering for folks who have been involved in the ISP Toolkit engagement process, or those who hope to be involved in the future. A common piece of feedback that we have heard from units (more…)

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – December 11, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • ONLINE
    December 11, 2024
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Description

Online We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is (more…)